New Medicare Supplement Products Available From United American

MCKINNEY, Texas, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United American Insurance Company recently announced the introduction of new 2010 Medicare Supplement standardized plans that meet the requirements set forth by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008.  In general, United American's Medicare Supplement products are attained-age, gender-distinct, smoker/nonsmoker, and geographic area rated. These new plans are now available.

Chuck R. Mankamyer, Senior Vice President of General Agents for United American, says, "United American has been in the Medicare Supplement marketplace since Medicare began in 1966, and we are excited to offer several of the new standardized Medicare Supplement plans."

For more information about United American's Medicare Supplement product portfolio, visit www.unitedamerican.com or send an e-mail to crmankamyer@torchmarkcorp.com.

About United American Insurance Company:

Founded in 1947, United American Insurance Company is a nationwide provider of life and supplemental health insurance products.  A subsidiary of Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK), United American is headquartered in McKinney, Texas.   For more than 30 consecutive years, United American has earned the A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating from A.M. Best Company (as of 6/09).  United American is also rated AA- "Very Strong" for Financial Strength by Standard & Poor's (as of 6/09).

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SOURCE Torchmark Corporation

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